If you’ve been plagued with dark circles and have no idea what causes them, you’re not alone.

“There are many things that can cause dark eye circles, and top of the list are lack of sleep, dehydration and genetics,” says Shea Amiruddin, director of skincare education at national skincare studio Heyday. “Iron deficiencies can weaken blood vessels and lead to pooling of blood in certain areas. In addition, your body repairs itself during deep sleep, so lack of sleep can inhibit this action, leading to poor circulation in these areas, along with deoxygenated blood.”

And while you can certainly try to figure out the root cause of your dark circles and fix them through various lifestyle changes, realize that there are also certain helpful ingredients that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. They have different benefits and are known to reduce the look of dark circles. Check out a few you should absolutely look for: